When picking bedroom furniture from scratch, it’s easy to assume that going with a bedroom set over selecting individual pieces is the obvious choice. In reality, there are advantages and disadvantages to each.

Design

Although bedroom sets are coordinated, they can be somewhat restricted in terms of design. It can be difficult to infuse one’s personal touch into a set that is selected by someone else. It also restricts buyers from creating “accent” touches that stand out from the rest of the design. Furthermore, the furniture set may not fit into all bedrooms, especially small rooms or spaces with many windows and doors that require furniture of a certain dimension.

Convenience

Bedroom sets range in size and can include anywhere from two to nine pieces. Normally, they at least include the bed frame, a set of drawers, a mirror, and one or more nightstands. Selecting each piece individually can be a significantly longer process and can be more difficult to coordinate. When it comes to convenience, the advantage easily goes to bedroom groups.

Price Point

For people on the fence about the convenience and design of a bedroom set vs. individual pieces, the natural tiebreaker would be the price point of each purchase. However, when it comes down to it, it’s not as black and white as it may seem. Although bedroom groups tend to offer savings, purchasing individual pieces can allow shoppers to buy only what they need and shop sales to build up a collection over time. With the right strategic purchasing, either individual pieces or a bedroom set can be cost-effective, making it a draw when it comes to price point.

At the end of the day, there are benefits to both selecting individual bedroom furniture pieces and purchasing a set. Therefore, it depends on time, personal tastes, and resources to determine which is better for each customer.